Clinical Characterization of New-Onset Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Omar Khoja Bárbara Silva PassadouroElena CristescuKatie McEwanDerek DohertyFiona O'ConnellFrederique PonchelMatthew R Mulvey Sarah L Astill Ai Lyn Tan Manoj Sivan

Published in: Journal of pain research (2024)

New-onset chronic MSK pain in LC tends to be widespread, constant, and associated with weakness, reduced function, depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. There is associated central sensitization and proinflammatory state in the condition. Further research is essential to explore the longitudinal progression and natural evolution of the new-onset chronic MSK pain in LC.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
coronavirus disease
depressive symptoms
physical activity
simultaneous determination
sleep quality
mass spectrometry
risk factors
cross sectional
spinal cord injury
high resolution
tandem mass spectrometry